Elon Musk’s Tesla has reported over 1,200 autopilot crashes in the past three years. Also, look out for foreign nations spreading misinformation on social media, fake reviews targeting restaurants, and the rise of restaurant robots.
Security step: How to make sure your LinkedIn profile is verified
LinkedIn is the world’s biggest social media platform for workers and can help you reach new career heights. You just need to ensure you have a well-written, impressive, and, most of all, credible LinkedIn profile. Tap or click here for a few ways to make the most of LinkedIn.
You need to keep a few things in mind when maintaining a digital presence. People tend to be critical of things they read online due to all the scams and misinformation. That means people are skeptical of what they read, including social media profiles.
Boost your profile’s credibility
This starts with proving how trustworthy you are. Not only must you be likable, but you also have to prove your professional mettle. Here are some things you need to include on your profile:
- A professional profile photo.
- A thorough summary of your work experience.
- Relevant skills.
- An eye-catching and descriptive headline.
Are you looking at this list and realizing how much you still have to do? We can help. Tap or click here for five ways to improve your LinkedIn profile.
Prove your profile is authentic
To stand out from other workers in your field, verify your work email address on LinkedIn. This way, you can prove that you’re telling the truth. You have to go above and beyond in this way.
Unfortunately, there are many flat-out liars on social media, from scammers to underqualified people. That’s why you have to think a few steps ahead and prove your credibility.
Recruiters have their defenses up when they’re looking through profiles. They’re trying to figure out who lied in their “Work History” section. After all, some people will claim, “I worked at this company,” when, in reality, they had never even submitted a resume.
Simple step to create a credible LinkedIn profile
It all starts on your company’s LinkedIn page. Once you type your organization’s name into the search bar, select View Page.
This new AI software makes you look like someone else in real time
When I saw this video on social media, it stopped me in my tracks. A new, free AI tool can turn a person into someone else with just one click.
Before you panic, let’s take a look at how it works and how you can protect yourself and your identity.
🇷🇺 Confirm before you share: Meta says the Kremlin is the No. 1 source of AI-created misinformation ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election. The most common trick on Facebook? Imaginary “journalists” who write bogus news stories. Meta says they’re trying to stop the Russian propaganda. Oh, Crimea river!
Celebrity news? Nah, that’s so fake
There’s fake news, and there’s fake celebrity news. Guess which one is spread the most and does the most damage on social media? You’re so smart. Yup, it’s fake celebrity news.
ExpressVPN’s 2023 Misinformation Index includes a whole lineup of our famous friends who got caught up in a mess of misinformation. Let’s dig into some of the wildest, weirdest stories.
Old videos and fake news about Israel, Gaza and Hamas are all over social media
The images, stories and videos of Israel and Gaza are horrifying, aren’t they? You know what that fuels — a slew of misleading info making the rounds on social media.
Have you seen that viral video showing an Israeli airstrike? It was being shared left and right on social showing Israel’s retaliation against a sudden attack by Hamas from last Saturday. But here’s the catch: That footage is old news from May, confirmed by Reuters.
🛑 Been saying this for years: A new lawsuit claims Chinese app Temu is essentially malware that accesses everything on your phone, from texts to emails, and sells your data to third parties. Temu says they’re “surprised” by the lawsuit and blame misinformation. If you still have the app, delete it ASAP.
The 4 best ways to identify false news
Amid Israel’s recent terror attack, there’s a lot misinformation online. Here’s how to find the real news, in one minute.
Musk stops policing misinformation
Is Elon’s latest move on social media a win for free speech? Here are the details, in one minute.
Do diet apps work? Pros and cons of 5 popular options (MyFitnessPal, WW, Noom, Lose It!, Fooducate)
Many focus on getting healthier at the start of the year as part of their resolutions. Tap or click for simple tech resolutions you can keep. But if you want to truly be healthy, it’s an all-year event.
There is so much misinformation about eating healthily, the right amount of exercise and the best ways to lose weight. Thankfully, there are tools to help you get fit in whatever way you want.
Google is doubling down on AI across its services
The artificial intelligence (AI) wars are heating up as Google tries to play catch-up with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which is now being used by many tech companies to improve their services.
Judging by the mishaps we’ve already seen, the Alphabet company has a long way to go. Google has had AI capability baked into its products for some time (including better translation quality in Google Translate), but generative AI will take things to a new level.
Another country just banned TikTok on certain devices - Is it banned in your state?
Social media and video-sharing platform TikTok is fighting an uphill battle to remain available on mobile devices. Calls to ban the app have intensified over the last few months, even though the company assured U.S. senators that it is committed to protecting user data.
Storm scams are here — How to avoid them in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian
It’s a sad state of affairs that scammers will jump on any opportunity to rope in new victims, no matter how severe or tragic an event may be. Any event that affects the world or is well-known is fair game. For example, disaster relief scams are swirling around at alarming rates.
Watch out for these scams surrounding the death of Queen Elizabeth II
The more widespread the news, the more scams and hoaxes you’ll see. The pandemic gave rise to countless scams involving fake news, fake testing kits, and dangerous misinformation disguised as legitimate research. We saw similar tactics when Russia invaded Ukraine.
Check out these headlines reacting to Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter
After weeks of speculation and corporate wrangling, Twitter’s board approved Elon Musk’s $44 billion purchase. It’s big news for the tech industry and social media platforms, but not everybody is thrilled.
Many media outlets are concerned about what it could mean for Twitter in the future.
Cybersecurity experts warn of impending attacks - Do this now to prepare
In the very first days that the Russia Ukraine war started, I warned you about 10 Russia-Ukraine cons to expect. We’re already seeing evidence of those scams in action. Be sure you’re keeping your digital guard up.
True or False: War with Russia could lead to draft
Social media is rife with misinformation, especially during historical events and times of crisis. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a prime example, with misleading and false posts circulating.
Recent posts surrounding the conflict relate to nuclear retaliation, Russian paratroopers landing in Ukraine and secret U.S. Biolabs. Is there truth to any of these stories? Tap or click here to check out our report.